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, 1887-07-28
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Ship Louisiana, Oliver, arrived last
evening, 26 days from San Francisco
and anchored. She proceeded today to
Tacoma where she loads return re-
turn cargo of coal.
Bark Jam=s Cheston, Cater, arrived
last evening, 20 days from San Francis
CO, and proceeded in tow of ting IHoc to
Port Gamble. where she Iuads a return
cargo of lumber.
Ba.k Il. X. Ham, Capt. Cove arrived
last evening, 81 days from San Francis
co. She will proceed to Port Biakely
where she will load a cargo of lumber
for her return trip.
Bark Sonoma, Griffith, arrived yester-
day, II days from sun Francisco. She
will load lumber at Port Gamble for
Honolulu.
Bark D. @. Murray, MoDtandan,
passed down early this morning from
Seattle, in tow OF tug Queen City. She
is lumber laden for San Pedro.
Tug Mogul passed down last evening
With bari, Lizzie Williams. caal laden
frnm Tacoma, bound to San Francisco
| Two Steamers arrived yesterday from
Aiaska-the Oiympian and Aueon with
passengers and freight. The Ancon re-
ports the death OF Il miner shortly after
leaving Sitka, he was buried at Nahah
Bay, after dischaGging 1900 barrels oI
oil, she proceeded to Seattle for 400 tons
OF coal for Portland. Both steamers re-
port ,ngoy and rainy weather the whole
/ trip.
Steamer Alki, Capt. Crawford, arrived
yesterday from San Francisco and after
discharging some freight on Quincy
street wharf proceeded to Seattle.
: Ship Edward O'Brien, Taylor arrived
last evening from Pedro and proceeds to
Port BlakeIy to load return cargo.
The RydaImere, which has now beer
ont over 100 days IS loaded with stee
rails. but ouly q small part o her cargo
is f,.z the Seat Ie Lake Shore & Eastern
road. the rest being fuF the SatsOp road
SO that even if she IS i'st the local road
viii! not be seriously delayed on thai
account. Th, Prussia laatird with 22Ot
tons of rails. aud ont ubout 40 days. /;
now due.-Seattle Press.
, 1887-07-28

GUARANTEED \ POSITIVE CURE Fob
u Cstarrh, Cold in the Head, HAS Fever, hoe
Ca!I Catarrhal Deafness and SORE Eye. RF'
~;srt.- the ren-e of taste and smell; reWovC'
had taste and unpleasant hre;iih- resulting
fru5a CaIaTrh. Easy and pleasant 10 use. F"i
Low direct ions and q cure j. warranted hy al
Druggists :! per box: no by mail. Send fol
cir,.nIar 10 AEIETINE MEDICAL CON
PANY. OrCviIlc, Cal. Ask for
SANTA ABLE AND CATE CURE.
For sale by JAS. d. MISELER, N. D., Druggist
, 1887-07-28

For rent-after August lst-a good
stable. large enough for pair OF horses.
Can be secured at reasonable figure. Ap-
ply at thIs Office.
, 1887-07-28
Land ITOI- @aIpy


\ itacre tract Of choice land. good title, well
located aud well waieTed with livin" springs, and
good vacant land adjoining. SpIcEGid location
for fruit and cranberrirs aud sheep range. as
there are hills and mountains adjoining. Price.
S-iJU. Apply al ARGUS Real Estate Agency.
, 1887-07-28
BETTER than Gold.

Can be truly said of that new and cficaciOus
remedy for Consumption and diseases Of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs, Santa Able. for il is
pleasant to the palate and death to cold.
Every bottle warranted hy Jas. ID. AINIiLEE, the
Druggist.
, 1887-07-28

The Ori.iual ihir;ne Ointment is only put
up in iar-- tg.u-'urce tin boxes, and is aba g
late care FOR old sores, burns. WnHnds CiIappCo
hands md NIL skin eruptio-s. VIII P1-ifivcty
cure al kinds Of piles AK for the Original
Abietiue Ointment. - cents per box. For SAFE
Company.
, 1887-07-28

The ship Alaska, which sailed from
Tacoma on the 10Th inst. coal laden IT
San Francisco, returned last evenin. on
account of light winds in the straits.
The tag Tyee was engaged TO tow her to
sea.
Ship Richard III, Capt ia Ic!r'yr
arrived I"~t evening, Is days from San
Francisco and n:.ch"red. Sue will pro-
ceed to Hadlock to-day t" load lumber
for San Diego.
\ crew Was shipped here yesterday for
The Am. bk Escort, now loa.liup lumber
at BurraId Inlet.
Ship Palmyra. Capt. Min"t, will cnm-
plete her carGp of lumber tomorrow and
sail from Port Gamble for s. Francisco
Ship State of Afain,, Capt NickeIs.
sailed yesterday from San Francisco
under charter to load a cargo OF lumber
on Puget Sound ;oF San Diego,
Blk Lizzie Wiliama. Capt Parker.
passed down yesterday with 1900 tons of
coal for San francisco.
Blk. d. g. Murray sails today from
Seattle, lumber laden for San Pedro.
, 1887-07-28

Ship Palmyra, MInot, passed down
yesterday, from Port Gamble. lumber
laden Ia tow oF tug Tyee. The Palmyra
has large cargo ut lumber for the own
ers yards III San Francisco. This vessel
was recently purchased by the Puget
Mill Co, and proves valuable aequisi-
, 1887-07-28
NOTICE,

Ii persons having any claims against the
~ Norwegian ship 'NORDSTJ ERNES' now
lying at this port, mast present their bills for
payment at the Office OF the Undersigned ON or
before the 18th dav of July. \. d. ISS7 or be
forever barred G. G. BARTLETT " co.
Agents for Owners.
Port Townsend. W. L JrI,- 5 1SSr
, 1887-07-28
Democrats OF Ohio have nominated
Edward Powell for governor.

Edward Powell for governor.
Col. Hudson who diei in Ia
coma the other day at the Puget Sound
College Hospital is reported by Walla
Waila papers as having bee a cousin of
Gen. Grant. The journal says lie was
/; relation of Mrs. Lincoln.
A poetical newspaper man puts it this
way Tell me, ye angelic hosts, ye
messengers Of love, shall swindled print,
ers here below have no redress abOve?'
The angels finpped their wings and said
ITO you h pe is given; delinquent, on
n printers book can never enter Heaven" "
, 1887-07-28
SeattIe-Skagit River Route.

| The steamer Daisy will leave Seattle foI
Ska"it River and way ports every Monday and
| Thursday, returning Tuesdays and Fridays
, 1887-07-28

Fer freight and passage apply at Rothschild 4
Cos Office on Quincy street wharf or on board
the boats at the same wharf.
dw-tf GEO. 5. JACOBS. Sec'y.
, 1887-07-28

Fora better or more pleasant remedy for the
cure of Consumption, Coughs Asthma, Group
WEoopIng CouGh aud Bronchial troubles n th4+
GREEN'S LUNG RESIORER- SANTA able,
SBTETISE and MOUNTAIN BALM COUG
CURE Not Il secret compound \ complete
mixture without the addition Of any powders
, 1887-07-28
ED

House to rent. Inquire at JAS jones
, 1887-07-28
PIT Townsend, Seattle & Tacoma Rout.
SeattIe-Whatc, ID Route.

DO.<ONIO
The steamer w Il. NJ erwin will leave
Seattle every SUNDAY Tuesday and Thursda,
evening, at ) OC.U, l.. for Whatcom, calling al
Mukiltco, TUi9lip. CuupcviIle, Oak Hgrbor. Vi.
salady, Lacnnue- EiTalgo, Anacortes Guemes
Sami>h, diThayeU. Beiiin"ham and Sehome.
Returning. will leave WhatG ON every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday evenings, at 3 O'Clock,
for Seattle, calling at intermediate points on The
way.
, 1887-07-28
JuIIlb0-JambO.

For sale by JAS d. MISKLER, N. d., d
Agent of Company.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
A $4,000 Bible Reward.

The publishers Of Rutlcdge's
Monthly offer twelve valuable re-
wards in their Nonthly for FEBRUARY,
among which is the following:
We will give $1,000 to the per-
son telling US which is the middle
verse in the New Testament Scrip
lures, mot the revised edition., by
March 10th, 1887. Should two or
more correct answers be received
the REWARD will be divided. The
money. viii be forwarded to the
winner March 18th, LS57. Persons
trying for the reward must send 20
cents in silver Or postal note, (no
postage Stamps taken with answer
tor which they will receive the
Monthly for April, in which the name
and address of the winner Of the
reward and the correct answer
will be published, and in which sew
eral more valuable rewards will be
offered. Address, RUTLEpGE PUB
LISTING COMPANY, EastoD, Pa.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
ID OF COURT.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF yERMILION.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF yERMILION.
25th Judicial District Court.
Considering that the public business
requires it, it is ordered that a jury of
fifteen be drawn for service at the April
NSS7) term of this court for the trial of
all criminal cases under act No. So, of
1880.
Said Jury to be in attendance for the
week beginning Monday, April IL, 1887.
And the sheriff is required to have said
jurors in court on said day, to-wit:
Monday, April II, 1887, at o o'clock
a. IN.
The clerk of our court will enter this
order of record and give the public
notices required by law.
In open court at Abbeville, La, on
this Goth day of January, A. d. 1887.
G.. DEBAILLON,
Judge 25th Judicial District, La.
Pursuant to the above order notice is
hereby given of the holding of a jury
term of our said court, composed OF
fifteen jurors, to be held and begun at
Abheville, La, on the day specified in
said order.
LAsTIE B~RoUssARD,
Clerk District Court.
Abbeville, La, Jan. q, 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
Meeting of the Jearlereffe and
AbbeyilIe Railroad
Committee.

ARBEvILLE, LA, March 8, 1887.
A meeting Of the committee OF the
Jeanerette and AbbeyiIle Railroad,
of the parish OF Vermilion, was held
this day, with the following members
present: Or. W. D. White, Lastic
3roussard, Jacob 1saacs, VIM. Cade
and Martin Bagley; absent, Mr.. j.
Henry Putnam.
The meeting was called to order
by Mr.. N. G. Young. Several
members were nominated to act as
secretary, but declined, wbtreupon
the chairman resigned and nomm-
ated Mr.. Lastie Broussard to act as
chairman. Mr.. Lastie Broussard
being UNANIMOUSLY elected to assume
the duties of chairman. Mr.. N. C.
Young was then elected secretary.
On motion of Mr.. VIM. Cade it
was resolved that a list be opened
for stockholders, subject to the fol-
lowing terms and conditions, to.wit:
The undersigned citizens of the
parish Of Eermiiion hereby sub
scribe the amount of none, and
number Of shares set opposite their
names, for tie purpose Of construct
ing and cquipping a railroad and
running trains between the Bayou
Vermi!ion, at Abbeville, La, and
the Bayou Techc. at Jeanerette, La,
the shares being fifty dollars.
The amounts thus subscribed by
them shall be paid in such proper
tons, and at such times, as the same
may he required by resolutions of
the Board Of Directors, duly ap-
pointed hy the company when duly
organized; provided, that seventy.
five per cent. Of cash instal!ment Of
said amount shall be expended in
surveying, grading and constructing
said line within the limits of this
parish; and, provided further, that
whenever an installment shall have
been paid. no other shall be exigible
or dcmandable before the amount
thus previously paid shall have been
expended iu VermiIion parish for
the purpose above stated.
On motion Of Mr.. VIM. Cadc, the
meeting adjourned subject to call
by the chairman.
LAsTIE BRoussARD, Chairman.
! N. c.. YOUNG, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
MUSTANG LIVERY
AND
Sale Stable.
JOSEPH NJ. FRASER. Proprietor,
Abbeville, Louisiana.

T KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND
L Horses. Buggies and Ambuiances for
hire. | also keep one OF the best feed sta
b!es in the country and na pains nor
means will be spared togiye thatattention
aud ARE to stock left in my charge which
is necessary they saonld have. Special
attention will be given to the sale of
horses, mules, or anything else pertaining
to the livery business, entrusted TO Inc.
Horses boarded by the week or month at
reasonable rates. Call an examine my
stock, inspect my stable and learn my
charges. Feeling confident to give entire
satisfaction to those who may .patronize
me, | solicit Il liberal share OF the public
patronage. dec 4 1886
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
MAYOK,S" PROCLAMATION.
Notice of Election,
10 all acHom at mGy concern:

10 all Whom 1t ?nny concern:
Notice is hereby given that the an
nual municipal election for the purpose
Of electing a Mayor and four Aldermen
to serve as the Town Council of the
town of Abbeville, La. will be held at
the court house, in said town, on
MONDAY, the 4th day Of APRIL 1887:
the polls viii he opened at 9 o'clock
a. ~, and closed at 4 o'clock p. ~, on
said day.
And also scaled applications will he
received for the keeping of the bridge
according to Joint resolution of the Po-
lice Jury and Town Council, on Mon
day April II. 1887.
Given under my official signature at
Mayors Office in the town of Abheville,
La, this 22d day Of February 1887.
JOS. J. ABADIE, Mayor.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
F.. NOTICE.

Land Office at New Orleans. La.
February 5, 1887.
Noticeis hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice. Of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Judge, or in his absence the
Clerk of the District Court, at Abbeville,
La. on Friday. April 1st, 1887, viz
Francois Lima, who made Home Entry No.
$40 for the IL. e. ! Of S. e. ! sec. II, TIP. 1235,
I. % La. Mer.
He ua,nes the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon. and
cultivation of, said land, viz:-Gustave
Hebert. Theogene Hebert. Plylosie Herpin,
Thcssine Gaspard, all of Verinilion parish,
Louisiana.
THOs. j. BUTLER, Register.
February Il, 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
NOTICE.
NUIICE.
Land Office at New Orleans. La.

Land Office at New Orleans. la.
January 81. 1887.
Notice is hereby given the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said ppoof will be made
before the Judge or in his absence the
Clerk of the District Court, at Abheville,
La. on Friday, March %. 1887. viz =
Louis T. Landry, who made Homestead
Entry No. 63s9. for the Sc quarter Sec. IL,
T. Ii, SR. 2 East Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
cultivation of said land, viz:
Desire Leblanc, il. Dutalis Girouard.
. Locquet, Theodule Hebert, all of
N~ernilion parish, Louisiana.
THos. j. BUTLER, Register
Feb. 5. 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
A VENDRE.

Terres, par petites quantities, on
par gros lots au gre de l'acheteur.
Pour tous renseignements s'adresser
au %soussigne, on les vendra a des
conditions liherales! Acheteurs,
%hatez-vous. pendant qu'elles sont a
bon marche -!
Ter janvier 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

Quite an important legal decision
has been rendered by Judge Labauve
in regard to the exemption from
road duty, to which persons claim
to he entitled by virtue Of a doctors
certificate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
E. F. FERAY.

Has opened au extensive lumber
yard, consisting Of all kinds Of
rough and dressed cypress lumber,
also sash, doors. blinds, brackets,
moulding, etc. In fact everything
necessary in building and at prices
so low as to DEFY competition. Also
contractor for building and furnish
ing all material necessary for tho
same, aud at the most reasonable
prices. aug 7 'S6-ly
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
NOTICE..

All persons whomsoever are here.
by forbidden to enter upon, or hunt
upon or in any manner trespass upon
my pasture grounds or enclosures.
All parties violating this notice
will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law.
CLEMENTINE ROLL;N,
Widow Peter Lee.
January |. 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
CHE Tlnl:s-3 emotrat.
NEW ORLEANS,

w
rs the best newspaper published in
i the South,
Because: .
Its able editorials from the pens of
accomplished writers deal with the
great and live issues of the day.
Its complete Geographic service, es-
peciallv its Southern service, has
reached a point of perfection never be-
fore attained by anyjournal publishedin
this section; and to day the TINES
DEMOCRAT stands abreast with the
leading papers of the United States.
Its commercial and market reports
are carefully prepared and can be relied
upon for accuracy and completeness.
The SUNDAY edition (1a 20 10 pages)
has in addition to the news and other
materiaJAontainedi in the daily, columns
of original and contributed reading
matter carefully selected, giving the
latest events in the world mind OF
Fashion and of Society.
A special feature is its unsurpassed
TRANSACTIONS of the choicest literature
to be found in the foreign press.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
Mr.. Gus Godchaux left here las
Sunday for New OT'eans.

Hail last Thursday at noon, and
. heavy rain in the afternoon.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

THE TALK OF THE TOWN
Is THE RUSH AT
JACOB ISAACS' STORE
FOR ALL KINDS OF DRY
GOODS AND GENERAL
SUPPLIES OF A
COUNTRY
STORE.
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN
CLOTHING,
Suits worth SIC, selling for SIS.
SIS suits selling for SO.
Suits worth $l2 selling for SO.
Suits worth $40 offered for 81.
Overcoats from 1925 upwards.
I ANo
A large assortment in children's
clothing. all for CASH.
These reduced prices are on &C.
count Of not having room at my old
stand to display them.
HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR q
COTTON.
Cash advances made on consign-
ment Of cotton or any other country
product.
The Public are Pleased With
JACOB ISAACS'
New Store, Also His Prices.
His recent Supply Of New Stock Of
Goods Of all Kinds have Filled up
his Large and Spacious Building,
which will Afford Hin to Sell Goods
at
Less Profit
than those Who claimed to Have
Expenses Of which He il Exempt.
Having no Rent to pay, and re-
Chewing rent from three Properties,
Therefore the Public can Rely up.
on Him to Sell Cheaper than his
Competitors.
JACOB IsAACS.
Abbeville Oct. Is, 1886.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

Captain f. NJ. Welch, who accom-
panied the railroad surveying party
from %Jeanerette to this place, paid
wa visit last Monday and said there
was not the least doubt Of the road.
being built between the two points;
and he also showed Us a letter from a
Philadelphia capitalist, who is inter-
ested in the projected road, stating
that he was much encouraged and
we'll satisfied with the present out
look. Captain WEIGH also informed
Us that the people of Jeanerctte, al
most to a man, will vote the five mill
lax, the election for which takes
place there to-day.
Mr.. BENZ. McLeran, of New Or
leans, the civil engineer who drew
the line Of the projected railroad
from Jeanerette to Abbeyille, paid
The MERIDIoNAL Office a visit last
Monday. lie exhibited his map of
me country lying between these two
PAGES, also the lines drawn by him
'of the road. One is q straight line,
he other defects a little to the right
coming from Jeanelette. This deAec
non was made in order to bring in
t'ose connection to the road the rich
'agar lands lying between Abbeville
AUG Jeanerette, also Lake Peigneur,
: lake about two miles wide, almost
perfectly round, and is said to be
We Of the best fishing grounds in the
State. Mr.. McLeran states that
"s lake would make a pleasant
summer and winter resort if the
A'eessary buildings were put up to
accommodated visitors. and the pub.
'c become acquainted with the beau.
1es and advantages Of the country
sua Inc nildness o. our climate.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

The oldest Medical Journalin the South
west. A monthly magazine, each number
containing eighty pages of matter devot-
ed 10 Medical Progress the world over. hut
especially to the Medical Interests of the
South and Southwest.
Subscription $500 per annnm.
Published by the New Orleans Medical
Publishing Association.
E. 4. LUMINAIs.
F. o. Box 2s2. Manager.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

Led Astrag-
"rpRsASp1sA, NasskA Co. Fla,
March 20, 1880.
9, have used DR.. Simmons Liver Regn-
n and always found it to do what is
la 1..:red for it. The last hottie and two
ela a,las es did Inc no good and were worse
p lssn nothing. / see it is not put up by, j.
nv 7as;iin 4 Co.. and not genuine. and a
l1..e Of money to buy it. l would be
EaSIt n Get the pure and genuine: Send
sias some from honest hands with red Z
me ~, 2silin Il Co.'S signature on Wrapper.
a aaa fctiTlous stuff sold will injure some
one badly. prx RI P,cu
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
SATURDAY, MARCH II, 1887.

= another column Of this issue will be
III an entirely new and novel specimen
t9a anytractlvef advertising. 1t is n Of
Of a1asstest ever placed in our paper and
me h;;"r our readers will be well repaid
We ' anxlpnining the SUPPOSED display let
70. ia the advertisement Of PricAly Ash
Bitters.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

Miss Fannie Freeman returned
home laat week after a very pleasant
Wait to New Orleans.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

That polite and popular saloonist.
Mr.. Louis Leoto, of the Sazarac
Saloon, is absent from town on a
short visit to Lake Charles.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

Hunters will remember that the
State law for the preservation of
v,,oe went into effect on the first Of
this month.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
WIN. G. KlBBE, M. D.,
Practicing Physician and
S u & G e o N,
AbbcviIIe,.. Louisiana.
Night Calls Given Prompt Attention.
NEW ORLEANS
Medical and Surgical journal,
Office: IS Caroudelet st. New Orleans.

EDITORIAL STAFF.
A. Miles, M. o., George B. Lawrason. NJ.
D.. Henry Dickson Bruins, NJ. D., Jno. II.
Bemiss, NJ. D., T. w. Parham, NJ. D.. 2. +.
A%rchinard, NJ. d., A. McShane, NJ. D., E.
l.. Belniss, Esq.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
TWENTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT.
Parish of Vermilion.

No. Is
Succession Of Amelia Segura.
terested in the said succession, or having
II opposition to make to the tablean OF
debts and charges and of settlement of
said succession, to file the same in writing
in the office of the clerk of court within
ten days from the date hereof.
Given under my official signature and
seal of court this 18th day OF February
1887.
LAsTIE R~ROUsSARD,
Clerk of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

The growing sugar cane crop of
This parisa, is reported as being fine,
and the acreage planted this. will
be greater than that of last year.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

We were visited last Monday
afternoon by a light shower, and on
Tuesday morning a heavy rain fell,
doing much good to gardens and the
growing crops.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

Captain J. Boadreau g. Son, last
Monday and Tuesday, received and
shipped to New Orleans $40 dozen
egss. Last Thursday Mr.. Fraser
took to Rayne. to be shipped to New
Orleans, 100 dozen.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-03-12

Rev. Father Chabrier. Of RoyviIle,
in company with Father Charles
Quincy, of Lake Charles, were on a
thort visit to this place this week,
and we're the guests Of Father A.
N. Mehault.